SatSleeve for Android

Transform your Android phone into a satellite smartphone

Size (Main unit) 138 x 69 x 20 mm (h x w x d)
Weight (Main unit) 178 g (with battery)
Weight (Galaxy S4 Adaptor) 37 g
Connectivity 3.5 mm jack for headset, Micro USB for charging and upgrade, DC charging jack
Battery 3.7V Li-ion, 2440 mAh

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Features

Calls and text messages in satellite mode +

Expand the horizons of your smartphone and use it in satellite mode whenever there is no terrestrial network available.

Email on the go +

Send and receive emails in satellite mode, no matter where you are.

Take your favorite Apps with you +

Access your favorite apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and many more, via satellite mode so that you can surf, chat and update your profile in places that are beyond terrestrial network reach.

Compatibility with your smartphone +

Add a reliable satellite connection to your Samsung Galaxy, wherever you go. The SatSleeve App is available as a free download from Google Play.

User-friendliness +

Simply dock your smartphone into the SatSleeve to enjoy satellite connectivity. Available in 12 languages, the user-friendly SatSleeve App allows you to easily integrate your smartphone’s address book with the swipe of your fingertips.

Enhanced safety features +

Thuraya SatSleeve comes equipped with an Emergency Call button - you can make a phone call to one predefined number even without your smartphone docked.

Supported by the most robust and powerful satellite network +

Thuraya’s satellite network is renowned for having the most reliable satellite coverage that covers approximately 161 countries or two-thirds of the globe. With the high penetration alerting capability (HPA), Thuraya SatSleeve enables you to receive a call notification even with the satellite antenna stowed, keeping you connected at all times.

Changeable smartphone adaptors +

Thuraya has developed a series of adaptors for different Samsung Galaxy models which allows you to switch between smartphones. The SatSleeve for Android comes with an adaptor for Samsung Galaxy S4 inside the package. Adaptors for Samsung Galaxy S3 and S5 are available separately.

Built-in compression +

To increase the speed when loading websites, the SatSleeve for Android can be used with 3 different access points (APNs). Select either high compression (no images will be downloaded for fastest website loading), low compression (images will be compressed), or no compression (full website content will be loaded). Depending on your requirements, select the most suitable APN in the GmPRS settings on your Thuraya SatSleeve

The perfect blend of mobility and simplicity, the Thuraya SatSleeve is the smartest, fastest and simplest way to transform your phone into a satellite smartphone. Thuraya SatSleeve provides access to phone calls, emails, instant messages and popular social media apps in satellite mode across 161 countries within Thuraya’s coverage network.

The SatSleeve for Android comes with an adaptor for Samsung Galaxy S4 inside the package. Adaptors for Samsung Galaxy S3 and S5 are available separately.

If you are interested in the SatSleeve for iPhone, please click here.

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Thuraya Online Services – Acquire your satellite services with greater convenience! +

With Thuraya Online Services, you can log on to http://services.thuraya.com/ for a range of convenient services including checking your billing information for Prepay or Postpay accounts, and sending SMS messages online to other Thuraya handsets.

Thuraya GmPRS - Connect a PC/laptop for email and Internet access +

The Thuraya XT-PRO can also be used to access emails and browse the Internet via a satellite data connection (GmPRS). There are 3 different APNs available, allowing you to choose the settings which are the most convenient for you. These available APN-names are: ‘GET’ (standard APN with no compression), ‘GETLC’ (low compression, images are being compressed), and ‘GETHC’ (high compression, images will not be downloaded to reduce website loading time).

Thuraya Recharge Services +

Western Union® Quick PaySM service: Thuraya customers can now recharge pre-paid voice and data SIMs with no extra fee at over 220,000 participating Western Union agent locations. To top-up your Thuraya prepaid voice SIM card, visit a participating Western Union agent location, provide your identification and Thuraya phone number, and then re-load your prepaid SIM card with a cash payment. Family, friends and colleagues can also add pre-paid credit on behalf of a Thuraya user traveling abroad. Phone Recharge: This service enables you to acquire airtime online, using your credit card to recharge your Thuraya prepaid SIM instantly. You can also buy airtime by making a free call from your Thuraya handset. Simply dial the Thuraya toll-free number provided upon registering with FoneRecharge, and follow the voice prompts to select your recharge amount. Visit www.thurayarecharge.com to buy airtime now. Thuraya Cloud Refill: If you are a Thuraya Service Partner or distributor, you can now purchase prepaid airtime credit in bulk online and distribute it either directly to your end users or through your own distribution network.